Accountant
Location: Remote
Work shift: PST hours
Work hours: 40 hours (Full-time)
Rate: $8 to $12/hr
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Record Keeping:
- Maintain and update financial records, including ledgers, journals, and other accounting transactions.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
Payroll
- Assist with running payroll by weekly.
Accounts Payable:
- Process and record accounts payable transactions.
- Verify and reconcile vendor invoices, ensuring proper authorization and documentation.
- Prepare and process payments to vendors.
General Ledger Maintenance:
- Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare adjusting journal entries as needed.
- Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Track and update budget and forecast monthly.
- Work with other departments to gather relevant information for budgeting purposes.
Compliance:
- Assist Finance manager to comply with financial regulations and standards.
Expense Management:
- Monitor and control expenses to ensure they align with budgetary guidelines.
- Investigate and report on variances from budget.
Software Proficiency:
- Utilize accounting software and other financial management tools proficiently.
- Advanced excel skills (well versed in V&XLookup, pivot tables, data cleansing etc)
- Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial procedures and systems.
Ad Hoc Projects:
- Contribute to special projects as needed, such as system implementations or process enhancements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or others).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.